North Wagga Wagga

The typical resident is 44, which is noticeably older than the national figure of 38. Around 4.7% of the population identifies as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, a figure that is higher than most similar areas.

This is a community with very few overseas-born residents, at just 5.2%, which is far below the national average of 27.7%. Most people identify with Australian, English, Irish or Scottish ancestry.

English is the primary language for 90% of the community. Only 2.9% of residents use another language at home, which is far below the New South Wales figure of 26.6%.

Christianity is the most common faith, with 66.4% of residents identifying as such. About 24.6% of people report no religion, which is far below the national figure of 38.9%.

The area has a lower rate of university qualifications than most, with only 10.7% of adults holding a bachelor degree or higher. This is far below the state average of 27.8%.

Typical weekly household income is $1,494, which is a little below the national figure. About 20.2% of households earn $3,000 or more per week, which is higher than most similar areas.

Long-term health conditions are more common here than in the rest of the state, affecting 30% of residents. About 5.9% of people need help with daily activities, which is higher than most areas.

Unpaid care for children is more common here than in other areas, at 27.3%. However, the volunteering rate of 12.9% is much lower than most similar communities.

The First Nations community is relatively small, with 32 people. While personal incomes are a little below the national average, Year 12 completion at 52.4% is far above the national figure.

Families with children make up 55.5% of households. About 14.3% of homes are one-parent families, which is higher than most other areas.

The area is dominated by separate houses, with 95.5% of dwellings being detached. Home ownership is very high, as 44.5% of homes are owned outright, far above the national average.

The community is heavily reliant on cars, with 68.7% of workers driving to work. Very few people use public transport for commuting, despite the area having more stops per 1,000 people than most similar places.

The population is relatively stable, with only 26.2% of people moving in the last five years. This is far below the national average of 40.7%.

Full-time employment is higher here than in the rest of the state, at 61.4%. The most common industries for local workers are construction, healthcare and social assistance.

The area is mostly car-dependent, with a walkability score of 3.6. Only 1% of homes are within a 15-minute walk of groceries, and just 0.4% are near health services.